Lions QB Kitna doubtful for Sunday
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10/10/2008 -
Allen Park, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna missed
his third straight practice on Friday with a bad back, leaving his status for
Sunday's showdown with the Minnesota Vikings up in the air.
Kitna, officially listed as doubtful, had to leave Sunday's 34-7 loss to
Chicago because of back spasms. Dan Orlovsky replaced the veteran signal-
caller and connected on 13-of-23 passes for 97 yards and an interception in
defeat.
Kitna has completed 68-of-120 passes for 758 yards with five touchdowns and
five interceptions for the winless Lions (0-4) this season.
Either Orlovsky or Drew Stanton will get the starting nod against Minnesota if
Kitna's back does not improve.
Additionally, Detroit's best two receivers are listed as questionable, as
Calvin Johnson (knee) and Roy Williams (hip) both missed practice on Friday.
Cornerback Travis Fisher is also listed as questionable with a knee injury.
<< Bucs' Griese misses practice again, Garcia likely to start
Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Brian Griese
missed practice for the third straight day Friday due to a right elbow injury,
making Jeff Garcia the likely starter in Sunday's game against the Carolina
Panther
<< McMurray wins pole for Nationwide race at Lowe's
Concord, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jamie McMurray will start on the pole for
Friday night's Dollar General 300 Nationwide Series race at the Lowe's Motor
Speedway. The No.17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford driver grabbed the top starting
spot wi
<< Pacers trade F Williams to Mavs, extend Foster
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Indiana Pacers traded forward
Shawne Williams to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, in exchange for swingman
Eddie Jones, two future second-round draft picks and cash.
Indiana also extended th
<< Redskins' Taylor listed as probable for Sunday
Ashburn, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor
practiced on Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the
St. Louis Rams.
Taylor has missed two games since undergoing surgery to repair a
<< Crenshaw in front at Senior Players
Timonium, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The last time Ben Crenshaw held the 36-hole
lead was the 1995 Memorial.
That changed on Friday.
Crenshaw fired a four-under 66 in round two to move to the top of the
leaderboard after 36 holes o
Stroud grabs first at Texas Open >>
San Antonio, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chris Stroud fired a six-under 64 on Friday
to move atop the leaderboard after the second round of the Texas Open at La
Cantera.
Stroud finished 36 holes at 10-under 130 and is two shots ahead in this,
Seahawks QB Hasselbeck could miss game vs. Packers >>
Kirkland, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A sore right knee could keep Seattle Seahawks
quarterback Matt Hasselbeck out of Sunday's home game against the Green Bay
Packers.
Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren said Hasselbeck will be a game-
Three Dolphins fined for TD celebration dance >>
Davie, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown, and
linemen Ikechuku Ndukwe and Vernon Carey were each fined $10,000 by the NFL on
Friday.
The penalty came down from the league for an end zone dance the trio perfor
Clemson looks to new QB after mediocre start >>
Clemson, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Clemson Tigers have not lived up to their
No. 9 preseason ranking and will look to get a spark from red-shirt freshman
Willy Korn, who head coach Tommy Bowden named as the starting quarterback for
the Oct
Bolts' Chambers doubtful for Sunday >>
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Diego Chargers wide receiver Chris
Chambers is listed as doubtful for Sunday's pivotal home matchup with the New
England Patriots with a sprained ankle.
Chambers was injured in last Sunday's 17-1
2007 Academy Award Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value
If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture. Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).
For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot. The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.
TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.
"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,' it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."
"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.
Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash. Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win.
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